Current plans for the new aquatic center include a 'lazy river' water feature, a large pool with a shallow area at one end and a children's pool.

Written by

Grace Schneider
| The Courier-Journal

A small but vocal group of New Albany residents offered several suggestions Tuesday to Mayor Jeff Gahan and his staff about plans for a new aquatic center and major park improvements.

During an hourlong information session at Fairmont Elementary School, about 15 residents got a rundown on the city's plans to convert the former Hoosier Panel property on Silver Street to a city-owned multisports center; remake the former Camille Wright pool on Daisy Lane; and spruce up Binford Park off Graybrook Lane.

Gahan's administration has already gotten the City Council's backing to leverage bond ...